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牙齿矫正Dental Braces

咨询牙齿矫正方案和费用 This scene includes 12 dialogue turns across 2 conversation paths, helping you practice with 正畸医生.

Medical · 就医12 phrasesBasic 基础Intermediate 进阶

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Orthodontic Consultation · 矫正咨询

basic
You

I am interested in getting braces. My teeth are quite crooked and I have an overbite.

我想做牙齿矫正。我的牙齿很不齐,还有龅牙。

Let me take a look. We have two main options — traditional metal braces or clear aligners like Invisalign. Both can fix your alignment.

让我看看。我们有两个主要选择——传统金属牙套或透明矫正器比如隐适美。两种都能矫正您的牙齿。

You

How long would treatment take? And what is the price difference?

治疗要多长时间?价格差别是多少?

Treatment is typically 18 to 24 months. Metal braces run about $4,000 to $6,000. Invisalign is $5,000 to $7,000. We offer payment plans.

治疗通常18到24个月。金属牙套大约4,000到6,000美元。隐适美5,000到7,000美元。我们提供分期付款。

You

Does my dental insurance cover any of this?

我的牙科保险能报销吗?

Many plans cover $1,000 to $2,000 for orthodontic treatment. We will verify your benefits and go over your out-of-pocket costs before we start.

很多保险计划为正畸治疗覆盖1,000到2,000美元。开始之前我们会确认您的保险福利并讨论您的自付费用。

Braces Adjustment Visit · 矫正期间复诊

intermediate
You

A bracket came loose last week. It has been rubbing against my cheek and causing a sore.

上周一个托槽松了。一直在磨我的脸颊,磨出了一个溃疡。

Let me reattach that bracket right now. For the sore, apply orthodontic wax over the bracket to prevent irritation. Rinse with warm salt water to help it heal.

我现在就给你重新粘上。对于溃疡,在托槽上涂正畸蜡防止刺激。用温盐水漱口帮助愈合。

You

My teeth are really sore after each tightening. How long does that usually last?

每次收紧之后牙齿特别痛。通常持续多久?

Soreness typically lasts two to four days after an adjustment. Stick to soft foods during that time and take ibuprofen if needed.

酸痛通常在调整后持续两到四天。那段时间吃软食,需要的话吃布洛芬。

You

How is my progress? Are my teeth moving on schedule?

我的进展怎么样?牙齿移动在计划内吗?

Looking good. Your overbite has improved significantly. We are about halfway through treatment. At this rate, we should be done in about ten more months.

看起来很好。你的龅牙明显改善了。治疗大约进行了一半。按这个速度,大概还有十个月左右就完成了。

Key Phrases · 关键短语

metal braces

金属牙套

clear aligners

透明矫正器

18 to 24 months

18到24个月

payment plans

分期付款

orthodontic treatment

正畸治疗

verify your benefits

确认保险福利

orthodontic wax

正畸蜡

warm salt water

温盐水

two to four days

两到四天

soft foods

软食

halfway through treatment

治疗进行了一半

ten more months

还有十个月

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FAQ · 常见问题

What do you say when "dental braces" in English?
You can start with: "I am interested in getting braces. My teeth are quite crooked and I have an overbite." (我想做牙齿矫正。我的牙齿很不齐,还有龅牙。).
What will staff/locals say to you during "dental braces"?
You may hear: "Let me take a look. We have two main options — traditional metal braces or clear aligners like Invisalign. Both can fix your alignment." (让我看看。我们有两个主要选择——传统金属牙套或透明矫正器比如隐适美。两种都能矫正您的牙齿。).
How many English phrases are in this "Dental Braces" scene?
This scene contains 12 dialogue turns across 2 conversation flows, covering orthodontic consultation, braces adjustment visit.

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